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stadelshule....i got in, now what??

shay

So now after all this time applying to grad schools and waiting then being put on waitlists to only wait some more....I finally got an acceptance to Stadelschule in Germany!!!! and I'm super excited but now reality is fading in. I don't know anything about Struttgard, and never been to Germany....and I'm still on a waitlist for Pratt and Parsons....and thats where I thought I was headed.

New York is a city I know and always wanted to live in, but Stadelshule is my ideal school.

It would be great to get some informed opinons on what to do.

 
May 24, 09 6:14 pm
zzzzzzzzzzz

The Staedelschule is in Frankfurt......right?

May 24, 09 6:47 pm  · 
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shay

yes Frankfurt, sorry don't know why I wrote Struttgard....

May 24, 09 7:01 pm  · 
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chaos3WA

i can't believe you applied and got in but have no clue how to spell the name of the school and don't know what city it's in.

in any case, congratulations. it's a great place. get yourself a little better informed, and get excited! frankfurt is a decent little city, and this is a wonderful opportunity. good luck!

May 25, 09 3:39 am  · 
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shay

lol I did spell it wrong, but I assure you it was only out of pure excitement.

May 25, 09 9:28 am  · 
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chatter of clouds

you say grad schools, but isn't the staedelschule course post-grad?

May 25, 09 2:12 pm  · 
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IamGray

^ That's what I was under the impression of as well.

Also, anyone have any real knowledge of the city itself? I know I quite enjoyed my afternoon there, but most Germans I talk to have little good to say about the place.... Then again, they don't have much good to say about any city other than Berlin or Munich, and I quite like it here in Stuttgart, so who knows.

May 25, 09 4:47 pm  · 
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hillandrock
http://www.staedelschule.de/architecture/sac_apply.html

"Relevant degrees are principally a diploma in architecture or - pending the length of study, a Bachelor or Master degree. Degrees in interior design, engineering or other related fields are considered at the discretion of the admissions committee."

I think I might apply!

May 25, 09 6:27 pm  · 
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chaos3WA

i spent 4 months in frankfurt. what do you want to know?

May 26, 09 6:44 pm  · 
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shay

well, how expensive is rent in frankfurt?? I'm comparing this to New York....

...but I have a bigger concern now, staedelschule's masters is accedited in germany but I'm worried that if I decide to practice in Canada or the US I won't be able to get accredited by the Naab or Cabc. I was never really determined to get my stamp but who knows what I will want in two years. I'm stuck with making a decision and not sure what to do. It's amazing program but ....

any suggestions would be helpful...

May 26, 09 7:37 pm  · 
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chaos3WA

frankfurt is almost certainly cheaper than new york.

it's a small city, rather finance oriented, but its still quite nice with a lot of students and a lot going on...

May 27, 09 12:47 am  · 
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misterTT

Here's all you need to know about Frankfurt:

1. rent a fast car (not from the big rental companies)
2. drive on over to nürburgring nordschleife
3. fill up on petrol and pump up the tires

that's it.

May 27, 09 2:53 pm  · 
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holz.box

you can live very cheaply in frankfurt.

May 27, 09 5:08 pm  · 
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chaos3WA

in frankfurt they have good hochhäuser, apfelwein, döner, discos. also because of the airport its one of the most international cities in germany so theres lots of nongerman food and people.

May 27, 09 5:32 pm  · 
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